For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,028 students in 28034, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 28034, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28034, NC are Gaston Early College High School, Costner Elementary School and North Gaston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28034 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 28034, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 28034, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaston Early College High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Gaston College Lena Sue Beam B
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-2405
Grades: 9-13
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Costner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
353 Old 277 Loop Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3522
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
North Gaston High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1133 Ratchford Road
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5285
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5285
Grades: 9-12
| 1,114 students
Rank: #44.
W C Friday Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Ratchford Drive
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5297
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-5297
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #55.
Carr Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 S Pine St
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: n/an/a
Comer Engineering Technologies
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 923-8480
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 923-8480
Grades: 9-13
| 79 students
28034, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
135 Camp Sertoma Rd
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 922-7832
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28034, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28034, NC include Gaston Early College High School, Costner Elementary School and North Gaston High School.
How many public schools are located in 28034, NC?
6 public schools are located in 28034, NC.
What percentage of students in 28034, NC go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 28034, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28034, NC?
28034, NC public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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